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West __na_���_i.. Graphic Industries 204 '.'.est 6th Ave. , Vancouver 1j, _. C, Service ENINSULA Sechelt, B.C. litneb COPYRIGHT. This may be carried only in WESTERN REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS as a supplement. B.C. is ready for vacationers with improved campsite areas Home is where you find it and for thousands of British Columbians home this summer will be somewhere in their own . province of B. C. These thousands are the outdoor recrea- tionists, the vacationers going fishing, swimming, hiking or camping,, who are following the trend right across Canada of getting outdoors. British Columbia has everything to offer, the rugged mountains, inumerable lakes and streams, plateaus and valleys and the sea coast of the Pacific And B.C., in anticipation of a rush to the outdoors, has been busy preparing for the summer. New campsites have been opened, facilities for r e c r ea ti o n al vehicles have been improved, the, BiC; Forest Service has started a new wilderness campsite plan and the B.C. Wildlife Branch has been restocking lakes with sport fish. In fact, the B.C. Department of Travel Industry, the Department of Recreation and Conservation, the B. C. Forest Service and the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch have all been busy- providing more outdoor recreation for Britisii Columbians and the visitors. The B.C. Forest Service is back in the business of building campsites, something it did more than 20 years ago. But this time there is a difference. The recreation sites being built are scattered throughout remote forested areas of B.C. Last year the service provided minimum health and safety facilities at 286 sites ,and installations included 950 litter barrels and 280 toilets. An estimated 153,000 persons and 59,600 ..vehicles visited the sites" during the four - month 1972 summer season. This year 118 sites will be improved and for the first time litterbags will be available for the forest traveller. . , . The Forest Service is also busy making an inventory of recreation sites and potential in Provincial Forests. The service, is also working on a canoe trail and a run for rubber rafts. More cross-country trails for hikers are also being constructed: Future plans call for map brochures, indicating recreation s i t e s in each forest. Until they are available travellers should check with the local Forest Ranger for information on sites in that area. . One thing to remember when you call on the Forest Ranger. Be sure to pick up the brochure on new B.C. campfire regulations. They were amended in March and are now in effe.ct. ..There are 12' regulations governing the use of campfires all of them very necessary in a province where forest fires are a real danger. \ The campfire regulations are, also available at any Forest Service/office and most .tourist information centres. The year- 1972 was another record year for" the expanding B.C. travel industry. Estimated tourist revenue for the year is just over $548 million, an all time high, and an increase of about $26 million over 1971. In his annual -report Richard L. Colby, deputy ministers of the Department of Travel Industry, reports that "We can look back on a fruitful year (1972) but. at the same time we should dedicate ourselves toward making 1973 more successful than any of its predecessors." Following up Mr. Colby's advice for this year the department - has printed a new 1973-74 roadx map^. including, a campground "and fishingr" guide. _ - The new map is a "must" for travellers in , B.C. It includes .informa tion for motorists, illustrations of turn control signs and border crossing information. - , > The ^new^ mapx also includes hunting and,fish- ing licence information and a sport fishing guide which includes descrip- jions of B.C. sports fish- and the areas: to fish. The map also lists the 117 provincial campgrounds tbat total about 5,000 individual campsites. It also includes^ provincial marine parks. The map is 'available' at Department of Travel- Industry, Parliament Buildings; 1019 Wharf Street, Victoria; theJB.C. Ihfoa-mation Centre; 652 Burrard Street, Vancouver 1; or any local tourist bureau. The" bureaus also have information on marine parks. The .popularity of campsites in B.C. is . she^hiin-the .1972' figures with camper nights totalling- 1,440,000 'and day - (Continued on page 2_see- B.C. Ready) . <1 in _ >:_ !i f > _ .'_ is _ < j * 1 * _ -! - '- ._ ��� _-. fr British Columbia ismoire than just your Province. Its your home. A land where waves pound down ' on long beaches. A land of deep green forests filled .with fish and game. And silence. ~v"~ A land of mountains that disappear , into the sea. ' A land of clean cities and clear air. A land of valleys full of friendly faces and warm handshakes. A land where fresh fruit ripens in warm summer sunv ^ A land of highways and backroads that beckon. Seeftthis Summer A land where history still lives with - today's way of life. A land that offers to those fortunate enough to live here, the qualities of life that _ tourists travel miles to experience. In a world that's being civilized out of it's senses, come back to yours this summer. Take the time to look around you. At a land to love. To be part of. ,' To be proud of. Your land... British Columbia i For more travel information, visit any British Columbia Information Centre, or write: British Columbia Department of Travel Industry, 1019 Wharf Street, Victoria, B.C. Evinrude's Triumph ^ lives up t�� its name�� The 55 r?p Evinrude Triumph has a remarkable track record. In fact, it has set several racing records in Its class. But, it's more than a thoroughbred racing motor, it's 3 ski motor amThas become the popular povg** choice on the new generation cr bass fishing boats. This 3- cylinder, loop-chargeo, sophisticated engine has everything going for you ���speed, smooth idling, fuel economy, and a reputation for dependability. It's worth looking into. Now is the time to do it while we have feem on display. There are 15 other Evinrude Outboards -from 2 H.P. to 135 H.P. See Your Local Dealer Recreationists, firms share use of forests Within the past 10 years some of the big forest companies of B.C have invited outdoor recreationists to share forest- lands on a multiple-use basis- Road maps have been provided and signs have been erected announcing what hours the access roads can be used (so as not to conflict with working hours of loggers and truckers). Some firms have built campgrounds and picnic sites and others have printed guides that outline the Drive Carefully���The Life You Serve May &e Your Own B.C. ready (From page 1) visits totalling 7,840,000, an all time high. British Columbians had the highest percentage use of the campgrounds, 58.6 percent. United States visitors accounted for 22.3 percent. If you are planning"to camp at a regular campsite or somewhere else in the wilderness this summer, please remember that B. C isyour home. Treat it like your own place, keep it clean and livable. Get Up To OKI? And Get Out For More Fun! INTERNATIONAL SCOUT' On remote traBs the word is Gat 'am Up, Scott- A fouT-wtieer-rtva Seout is a res! open-country performer. Wfth luxurious Interior, qiubk "response and fight turning, if s a good friend in town, too. Er*3ir>es op to 345-caSs_rveii V-S. *v3 S73 INTERNATIONAL TRAVELALV Trav_ali is the wajon bust to tow. Engine* eSer*_ irwiueis a 3S_-cuas-inc_ V-S. Torsion bar or soBd -beam front suspensions, truck tiesigxwd frame. Ugh gnxjnd etearaoss, end 20% rrwre room than raos! after ws^ors! INTERNATIONAL e___Pf3t��?����-___ PtCKlB* Mmntfantl... Th�� Other Picfcup .. .the Other Casperi R"i 9m one wfift the gas !_nk ouSiSe-the eab���-f!hafersvs-new*_?��__ trsns_ssso. opUoa, yxr choice of air cw*��Son->g. stereo, sfidinj rear wl-iAow, six of V-B en^nes. sa_x__6s tnnaaiaston. CosTpans beforB yp_ camp! FACTaaY BRANCHES: Vancouver -,i235 Station Street, Vancouver 4 _. CoqurtSsm ��� 950 Lcughsed Hwy. CoquitJam Prince Georga ��� 1951 First Avs., Box 10. Princs George - Victoria ��� 577 Herald Street. Victoria DEALERS: Aibemi ��� A!berniA_to Service Langiey ��� Centre! Farm Equipment Ltd. Nanaimo ��� Berk's (n.tertruok Ltd. Sard's ��� Kisb Equipment Ltd. r Richmond ��� Be.-; Jsccbse.. Motors Ltd. Salmon Arm ��� interior Industrie! & Truck Ltd. KamJoops ��� James Ir.te.national Truck & Tractor Ltd. Terrace ��� Terrece I ntsmstional Trjck & Equipment Ltd. INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS environment protection and multiple - use policies. Multiple-use is a term used to designate the sharing or using of forest lands by timber companies, fishermen, hunters, hikers and other outdoor recreationists in such a way that wildlife habitat is not endangered. - The popularity of using these wilderness areas by recreationists is shown in this MacMillan and Bloedel 1972 report, just recently released. Recreationists travelled MacMillan Bloedel logging roads in British Columbia in record numbers in 1972, the total exceeding 100,000 in a single year for the first time. They also took home a bumper harvest of 43,046 sports fish ��� trout, salmon and steelhead ��� which is believed to be the largest catch ever taken in lakes and streams in forest lands managed by MB. Announcing the company's 1972 public access and land use statistics, H.R. Chish&lm, MB's Group Vice-President, Logging, said it is estimated more than 103,000 British Columbians and visitors to the province travelled the company's roads to fish, hunt, ski, hike and camp. "The logging road system is affording the public constantly expanding recreational opportunities", said Chisholm. "For example, in 1969 a total of 76,522 people used MB roads, in 1970 the figure was 81,621, in 1971 it was 88,626. Now we have topped the 100,000 mark. "In the past 10 years well over 600,000 per sons have used MB roads for recreation and other purposes", pointed out Chisholm. "That's the equivalent of about one-quarter of the province's, total population and provides clear evidence that the .present system of forest . management meets the needs of the public in terms of recreation while at the same time making a vital contribution in employment and to the economy." "Even these figures do not tell the complete story of public access provided by MB", emphasized Chisholm. "Forexample, we do not know how many people have enjoyed access to some lands where no logging operations are being conducted. They are open to the public all day, seven days a week. These include privately owned lands in the Gulf Islands, The T sable River, Squamish, Cortes Island and Home Lake." Opening dates set Proposed opening dates for -the B.C. big game hunting" season this year have been' announced by the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch. The season dates are for male animals only. While it may seem early to list these dates it should be noted that the season for hunting Mule deer opened April 1 in Management Area 24. (The Management Areas are sections of B. C and a hunter should get a map from the B. C. Fish and Wildlife Branch showing the areas.) The season also opened on April 1 for Wolf and Cougar, but only in certain M. A. areas. There are 10 areas designated for the Wolf and 15 for the Cougar. Hunting for Mountain Goat and Mountain Sheep opens August 1 in certain Management Areas. Moose, Caribou and Elk open in certain areas on August 15. All the above species mentioned have other later opening hunting dates, depending on the management area location. Contact the B. C. Wildlife Branch for a complete list of opening dates in the various Management Areas. TOW WITH CONFIDENCE DRAW-TITE TRAILER HITCHES plus R. V. ACCESSORIES SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER, OR CONTACT BOW MAC AUTO CENTRE 615 Burrord St., Voneouver 1, B.C. 682-3333 DISTRIBUTORS FOR WESTERN CANADA Trout prefer streams that are cool and dear Trout are found in cool or coid fast-rushing streams, and in" clear lakes. -They are not found in sluggish lowland rivers or in -excessively warm -and weedy ponds. They-must have cover; they like to hide under rocks, under banks, in log - jams -and among roots. . Unless there are such hiding places available, trout will not thrive. Trout fishing is best from dawn till the- sun strikes the water, is re- \ latively slow during midday- and. picks up "again near sunset. Big fish that have been hiding all day often appear and start to feed after sunset. Stream trout feed primarily on aquatic insects - and insect larvae, crustaceans (shrimp, etc.), mo Husks (clams and snails), - land insects which have fallen in and, . m some extend, on small fish. Some big trout feed largely oa small fish and do not hestitate to include any small trout that may stray within-reach. In most streams, aquatic insects and -insect larvae iorm. the bulk of the ^ood, and the caddis -wbrm__ is probably _the commonest siiigle item. This creature is the larva of the caddis fly. Most caddis fly larvae live in cases which are made of bits of wood, sand grains, etc These cases are quite conspicuous and abound -in _no st - trout streams."' The =_isb frequently eat the "worn-" case andalL -Trout food Is most abundant under stones, logs' and other obstructions in the rapidly flowing" parts of the streamj and the trout * himself is essentially a fast - water feeder.. A feeding trout will usually be in or near fast water and will also beinornear a good hiding place. In a large stream, he may be in the open riffle if it is not too ��� fast but he is more apt to be where a boulder breaks the current. He may be under a bank, or in the deep water at the head end of* a pool, but wherever he is he will be watching the fast water and will be waiting to grab whatever the current brings him. In a small brook, the riffles are usually too shallow for safety or comfort, and the trout will probably be. at the upper end of a pool, watching tie fast water flow in. Wherever he is," in a large stream or small, if there is any current he will be facing into it. if he is in an eddy, that may result in'his facing downstream - remember that when you sneak up on him. A trout in the middle of a large, quiet pool is usually loafing. He is not - overly hungry and tends to be very critical of all offerings, and as , the water is clear, the surface unbroken, and the visibility .excellent - the odds are all in his favor. Stand back of a bush, rock or tree. If you can't do -that, stay in dense shade and move slowly. If there is no cover of any sort, stand well back from the stream. Never let your shadow "fall .upon the pool. If you are-so dressed that you harmonize with your background, you can often stand in full view of well-educated trout without frightening them ��� but you will have to move very slowly to do it. If the water surface is ruffled, you do not need to be nearly so particular, and if the water is white with bubbles or is muddy, about all you have to do is to avoid casting a shadow on the place where you are fishing. Often, in spite of every care you can take, you will frighten the fish. If the stream is quiet and unbroken, take every precaution to step lightly, and remember that the ground carries sounds for long distances. If you are trolling on a lake with an outboard let. out a fair amount of line. The noise of the motor does not seem to bother the fish if it is a fair distance away. But if you are still, fishing ox casting from the boat, do not leave . the motor idling. An outboard is a good thing to have to get you to a secluded bay across the lake away from,a crowded beach or picnic site. Your chances of catching . fish near a crowded and noisy waterfront are pretty slim. Col introdu ii power mower lit* ia the ( With apologies to Toro and Jacob sen.) Walking mowers. Gliding mowers. Riding mowers. Edger-trimmers. Shredders. Compact tractors. Rotary tillers. With features like super-strong super-lightweight cast magnesium decks. Extra heavy polyester fibre bags. Multiple "Su.re-Shield" safety features on every model. And testing by an independent laboratory. Look for Columbia in your neighbourhood. i-or a .tee brochure and the name of your nearest dealer, just drop us a line. And see the Columbia Mud Bugs and Mini-Bikes, too. They make fun of tough terrain. Distributed in Britssh Columbia by PURVES RITCHIE DMaon of The West Coast-Purves Ritchie Company, 503 E Pender St, Vancouver 4, B.C. ^^SJ^^^-^SS^"**"-^,* **���' ���*���s?^^*^l" .*�� ^ap_��_-_j. *-__- STREAM FISHING requires a lot of know-how and clean streams. Some timber companies such as MacMillan Bloedel, who took this photo, are opening up their logging roads on weekends so that outdoorsmen can have access to recreation areas. " How about taking a worm for a bite The favorite lure for bait fishermen is usually the earthworm and it .works very well. If worms are kept reasonably cool and are occasionally sprinkled with a few drops of water, they usually stay alive for two months or more. WamingI When you take worms to high altitudes, don't leave them outside at night. It may freeze and kill them.. Don't leave ' worm cans in the sun, close to the motor or exhaust line of your car, or any place that will overheat the worms. When you put a worm on a single hook, put the hook through, him once or, at most, twice, and let most of his length dangle. Don't get him so firmly onto the hook that he can't even wiggle and don't thread him onto the hook. It Is not necessary to hide the hook clear inside the worm, but if snags abound where you are fishing it is advisable to cover the point. When a trout bites, give him a few seconds to get the entire worm in his mouth, then strike. If you strike too soon, you will probably donate him half the worm. - Canned salmon eggs, are also good bait. They are ideal for the novice fisherman. They are easy to see and he can keep track of his bait and learn what It will do in the different currents and eddies. The best hook for a salmon egg is a short- shanked one which nearly fills the egg. Too small a hook is apt to jerk out and leave the egg in the . fish's mouth.. Size 10 is best for average - sized eggs. If you run out of the two standard baits, don't hesitate to use grubs', caddis worms, stone fly larvae, grasshoppers, or anything else you can find. Use a small hook and don't insist upon hiding it in your bait. Ifthebaitis very small, very fragile, or has a very tough shell it is best to leave the point and almost the entire bend of the hook exposed. Those funny - looking inch - long bundles of sticks or sand grains.that you see-in the stream are caddis worm cases. Extract the worm and use him for bait. $3 million for waterfowl Ducks Unlimited (Canada) has announced a $3 million budget for the corporation's 1973 activities. President of Ducks Unlimited (Canada), R.Q.A. Hunter of Winnipeg, said the budget will be used for the development of several thousand acres of wetlands habitat in the Prairies, Maritimes and in British Columbia. Around 100 water management projects to improve nesting conditions for waterfowl- and other wildlife species are planned. - \ f:i_v % c tfr^ TrrPfv't -'< ^T^TP r-'f^v A f h t 1z * r ^^^^^-isft>^^^^--,^'?r- ^f- AXIS AND KNIVES is the wor " -he axe and the knife are two of the oldest tools on-earth. They both date back to the Stone Age Man~ when he chipped 'rocks to a fine edge or point. He either shaped the rock as a dagger or bound ittoastickandused it-as an axe. No matter which way you are- travelling into the great outdoors, by camper or just plain back^packing, you should have these two tools with you. Here are some tips on what to look for in axes and knives aid how to look after them. First .determine what type of axe you need. They range from the 13 1/2-inch .Scout axe, or hatchet, to the- 33-inch length. The Scout size with? head of about one - pound will take care of light chores. For felling trees or splitting legs you will need a heavier model, a pole axe with a two or three-pound head and a length of 28'to 30 inches. It is called a pole axe as it~ only has one cutting edge and the other end is flattened and can be used for driving stakes or ���poles. Best axe handles are fashioned from straight- grained hickory, running tine length of the handle. When buying an axe be sure there are no knots in the handle. . When sharpening an axe use a flat mill file or a foot -" powered stone. Never use an electric grindstone, the heat generated can take the temper out of the blade. Grind each side at a slight angle, removing metal for about one-half inch back from the edge. Use a medium-grit whetstone to finish off the final edge working it in a circular motion from the head to the toe of the blade. One more tip, when using the axe make sure there are no obstacles in your cutting area such as branches overhead. When buying a -knife choose one with your out-- door needs in mind and be sure to buy one from a reliable manufacturer. Fishermen will need a long, thin blade for fillet-_ ing, and the hunter, who spends time around a campsite will want a heavier, thicker blade. A short, light well- curved blade is excellent for skinning but not good for chopping. And a heavy-duty blade is not the type of blade needed to clean small game or fillet fish. Sharpening should be done with a small, moist handstone, holding the blade so the back is about 15 degrees up from the surface of the stone. Rub the blade against the stone, edge first, using a circular motion. Similarly as with the axe, do not use an emery wheel and be careful with a grindstone. Never sheathe a wet blade, always clean and dry it first. When storing it coat it with a film of oil ot vaseline and leave it out of the sheathe. for a group getaway! EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR GROUP: the Greyhound comfort package'off ersyou climate-conditioned, restr oom-equipped luxury and safety-proven chauffeurs. Get together - travel together. Leave when you want to. stop where you like and go right to the door (anywhere in North America!) in your group's own private Greyhound cruiser. Charter "service --at your service! GO GREYHOUND ... and leave the driving to us Call your local bus terminal for charter-planning assistance. Ask about economical Package Express too! ---^--S^-ia ~-_��_t_s^^-��?^2L !���_- %&^3g '^"_fE: vifi-iiyw _ *,' -����Kt3r* ���Ma^ \��3-r. ;_! LAKE REFLECTIONS in the late afternoon at Uncha Lake, B.C. give -a painted look to the still water. But note those clouds shading the sun. If the wind forecasts are correct (see article below) heavy winds are due. B.C. Govt, photo The winds control existence of man Winds are one of the most capricious elements of nature and the very existence of mankind depends on whether they blow hot or cold. For the outdoorsman some elementary knowledge of anticipating winds, and what their strength means, is. essential- Light winds are those from one to seven miles per hour and they cause smoke to drift and can build up waves to a foot in height. A gentle wind is one from eight to 12 MPH and can create waves of two feet or more. Moderate winds are 13 to 18 MPH and can build up waves to five feet ���high. Fresh winds are 19 to 24 MPH and can create crested waves, even on sheltered waters. Strong winds are 25 to 40 MPH and small ^ craft warnings are hoisted and sent out by radio. All small pleasure craft should take shelter in a cove or tie up at a dock. Gale winds are over 40 MPH, and then come* hurricanes, typhoons, -etc Here are a few simple rules on predicting winds but they are not a guarantee of success. High -flying cirrus clouds (mare's tails) forecast rising winds and the direction from where it will blow. Billowy white cumulus clouds are created by ascending air during warm weather. Heavy winds -an be found in their vicinity. Steer clear of them if you are on a large body of water. Low, gray, solid stratus clouds that blot out the sky usually herald a steady wind that stays as- long as they remain, sometimes up to three days. Smooth water returns with clearing skies. Changes in wind direction and velocity can be forecast by observing smoke. If the smoke climbs straight and slowly the air is quiet and there should be little wind. If the smoke wavers and breaks there is turbulence and a strong possibility that winds are coming. If it climbs, then flattens out, masses of warm and cold air are meeting at that level and it is a sign of rain on the way. When smoke spreads out at water level, the air is damp and there is a strong possibility of fog. Try these simple rules this summer and see how accurate your predictions are. - ���,! _____ i.-. �� . 8 \-"- r I ) 'i .4 t ? _- I .f I _ J _ - Trailer Safety checks are a vacation must If you are driving or towing a trailer, camper or campmobile for the Urst time this year there . are some safety hints that every" novice should study. _ It can make all the difference between having a pleasant vacation or one that is filled with mishaps. Make sure your car has enough power to pull the trailer safely. Have your service station mechanic check the car to see if you have heavy duty springs and shock absorbers, .similarly make sure die trailer has heavy duty tLres. Have - the mechanic check the frame, rollers, winch, _ cable, tilting locks, safety chain, wiring, lights and hitch before,- starting a .-trip. After about 10 miles- of travel stop and check the" load and fastenings, the hitch and lights and trailer wheel bearings. Distribute your load evenly and do not exceed gross vehicle weight. Proper loading helps prevent trailer sway. Ten to 15 percent of the trailer weight should be on the hitch and this ensures the trailer will remain leveL "Special driving skills are needed when towing a trailer. Practice starting, turning, stopping and backing up onaquietroad before going on your trip or tangling with heavy, high speed traffic Reduce your normal driving speed by 10 to 15 miles per hour and increase* your following distance on the highway. Don't brake too suddenly if you are going to stop. If a tire blows out pump the brakes lightly and try to stop gradually in a straight line. A heavy - duty cooling system is a big help in mountainous country. Always down - shift to a lower gear in mountainous terrain to - avoid engine overheating. If the engine does heat up, park the vehicle, put the gear in neutral, and run the engine at a fast - idle. This will cool it down. ���^&t% TRAVEL * TRAILERS mm *_. ��S- I ,*=_____ Coma and see the exciting new Scamper trailers on display now) Eleven ingeniously planned models to accommodate every f imiJy and every budget New dssigns. New floorplans. New f��3turss. Every trailer fauiit for effortless driving and sa__3"o_db_}di_g_ Make every weekend a getaway holiday - in aSca.mper, the Runaway Leader. SCASPER MOTOR SCAMPER TRUCK HOMES CAMPERS <^"_-'f0__-1_^. MsticcSousiy engineered. . Scamps' iAsror Homes Drier s e?io!cs of nwdete to meet every persona! and business rsquire- R'jggsd and reliable, this ysar's Scamper Campers come in four basis models with 3 wide choice of options. PREBUILT INDUSTRIES LTD. _____ For FREE full-color brochures on the 1973 SCAMPER iine-up, see your nearest dealer. (Located in Key Centres across Western Canada) Give yourself plenty of time and space to pass another vehicle and always keep right except to pass. If you are travelling slower than normal traffic, be courteous, give the other vehicles every opportunity to pass. Never allow passengers in the trailer while travelling. It^s dangerous and in some provinces it is illegal. Always carry emergency equipment. A hydraulic jack will probably be needed for the changing on a trailer. Try it out before starting out. Also carry red flags and reflectors or flares for emergency highway stops and always carry other auto tools and a spare can of gasoline. You will be surprised at the increase in consumption of gas by your car when it is towing a trailer. One thing more, before each trip check your heating gas fittings to be sure they are tight. Vibration on arough road-can loosen up some of the connections. If you smell gas be sure to open all windows. DO NOT LIGHT A MATCH. In fact it is a good idea to leave two windows or vents open to ensure adequate ventilation. Make sure your heating and cooking burners give off a blue flame. A lazy, yellow flame indicates-the burner is improperly adjusted and giving off excessive carbon monoxide. There can also be a flash fire hazard with badly adjusted burners. Make sure your recreational vehicle is_ equipped with a fire extinguisher. In a spot check last summer only one unit in the 84 inspected was equipped with a fire extinguisher, yet 39 of the units had poorly -adjusted ranges or ovens. Play it safe and you will have a happy holiday. Poiiniim & threat U html "While the public is becoming aware of forest fire prevention there should be more attention paid to the pollution problem, a spokesman for the Canadian Forestry Association said. He pointed out that pollution ranks with forest fires as a threat oo the forests. We are becoming more concerned with pollution although destruction of the forest by fire is a form of pollution, he said. _^_- ~r_*S-~t^,- *~~ ^ -H_. ** ^ - V * -. ���*.---.��� .. -f4 *��� . Af^:^s.S��0g*il��. ;-'_r is- .���_ J_8:#>_. ' i THIS TRAILER hookup is demonstrating the wrong way to travel. It is over the centre line. This is one way you could finish your vacation with a crash. See trailer safety tips article on this page. B.C. Govt, photo Keep camps clean The easy access to the outdoors, by new high-, ways, planes and high speed boats, is creating pollution and vandalism problems at campsites. The outdoors etiquette rule of leaving a camp clean is being ignored by a minority of ignorant and careless campers. There have been recent cases of private cabins being ransacked, with nothing taken, but the food staples (left there incase someone became snowbound) scattered all over the floor, bunks, etc It is not the work of wild animals but of human animals. Here are some tips on how to keep a clean camp and do your bit to prevent _ pollution. Don't leave loose garbage around. It attracts insects and animals. Wrap it up in a plastic bag and deposit it in the campsite garbage paiL If. there isn't a pail then try burning the burnable items and bury the rest in a hole in the ground and sprinkle it with chloride of lime before covering it over. Similarly if there are no toilet facilities at the camp dig a hole some distance from camp and use. loose earth and lime then fill it in at the end of your stay. Fish bones, vegetable' peelings and other food refuse can also be buried. They will gradually disintegrate and recycle into the earth. Be sure to clean out the trailer's water and refuse tanks at an authorized depot, not at the campsite. Never throw garbage, refuse or effluent into a lake or stream, or anywhere for that matter. It not only pollutes the surrounding water "but it will also affect, the water miles away, particularly so if it is a stream. A white trail of exhaust fumes from your vehicle or outboard motor is a sure sign you're burning oil instead of gas. It is also a sure sign you're polluting the air. .Clean up all litter before leaving your campsite. Nonburnable items, bottles, cans, etc, should be taken out in plastic bags to a,proper dump. Cardboard, paper and . other burnable items should be burned. Try and keep campfires burning brightly. The only time a fire should be smoking is when you are lost in the woods or when you are using it as guide for someone else who is lost. And when you are putting out the campfire be- sure that every spark is dead. Douse the wood with water and be sure there are no smoking embers. 1 ^ ii-- oat overhaul now saves trouble later This is" the time of the -_year that boat owners should be checking their boats 253 .equipment to ensure a care free sailing -summer. First, and most im- . portant, is the motor. You should haye- this . item - checked by a qualified mechanic The overhaul ~" should include cleaning sparkplugs, carburetor, setting up the timing, checking gas lines, etc The electrical system is extremely important. _The insulation on cables can deteriorate during the winter and should be checked to be sure they are not shorting. Check your running lights to make sure thewiringisin l\- WRNewspapers feature outdoors - This supplement-as one of- two published annually by WESTERN REGIONAL .NEWSPAPERS LTD., a non-profit organization of thirty - eight community newspapers, serving non- metropolitan centres in British Columbia and Alberta. Each Spring-and Fall, WRNewspapers distribute these supplements in their newspapers, accompanying them with locally -printed second sect-eas, or special pa^ss; while additional copies of this main -SUpDlement are also distributed to other communities through regional and local _-ish and Game, Tourist, Automobile Associations, Sports and other organizations. In each supplement, the key���sjibject is OUTDOORS. The Spring issue also features TRAVEL and SUMMER FUN . . . fishing, travel, camping games. . . while the Fall edition's added features are 'HUNTING and WINTER SPORTS, Skiing, Snowmobiling, etc, etc Through these supplements, and 'their locally- printed "second sections" the Newspapers of the WESTERN REGIONAL group fill a void in supplying to this outdoors - minded audience articles of great interest on all subjects relating to outdoors activities, with considerable emphasis being placed on environment and other subjects of importance. Additional copies of this supplement are available' to those who may wish them for mailing- to distant friends and relatives. The comolete list of WESTERN REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS carrying this particular Issue-Is given below. . . write to any. of them for your requirements"; BRITISH 'COLUMBIA: Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News, Abbots- ford, B.C v- Camobell River Courier, Campbell River, B.C. Campbell River Upperis- lander,~X_mpb__l River, a a Chilliwack Progress, Chilliwack, B.C. Cranbrook Courier, Cranbrook, B.C. Duncan Cowichan Leader, Duncan, B.C Kamloops News Advertiser, Kamloops, B.C. Kimberley Daily Bulletin, Kimherley, B.C Kootenay Miner, Ross- land, B.C. Langley Advance, Lang- ley, B.C Fraser Valley Record, Mission, B��C Powell River News, Powell River, B. C. Cariboo Observer, Quesnel, B.C.. Revelstoke Review, Revels toke, B.C. Salmon Arm Ob server, Salmon Arm, B. C Sechelt Peninsula Times, Sechelt, B.C. Sidney Review, Sidney, B.C. . Smith ers Interior News, Smithers, B.C Surrey Leader, P.O. Box 1180, Surrey, B.C. ALBERTA: Brooks Bulletin, Brooks, Alta. Camrose Canadian, Cam- rose, Alta. Co aid ale -Sunny South News, Coaldale, Alta. Drumheller Mail, Drum- - heller, Alta." High River Times, High River, Alta. Innisfail Province, Innis- f all, Alta. La combe Globe, La- combe, Alta. L e d u c . Representative, Leduc, Alta. Olds Gazette, Olds, Alta.' Rimbey Record, Rimbey, Alta. Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer, Rocky Mountain House, Alta. St. Paul Journal, St. Paul, Alta. Stettler Independent, Stettler, Alta. Taber Times, Taber, Alta. Three . Hills Capital, Three Hills, Alta.' Vermilion Standard, Vermilion, Alta. Vulcan Advocate, Vulcan, Alta." Westlock News, West- lock, Alta. Wetaskiwin T_mesr Wetaskiwin, Alta. good condition and check other electrical accessories and make sure they are in proper working order. Check the battery for cracks and corrosion and be sure you have a full battery charge. If you didn't do so at the end of last year's boating season, now is the time to tilt the boat up, remove the drain plug and give the boat ~a good wash, inside and out, with warm water and a mild- detergent. If you have a plastic (fiberglass) hull do not use a harsh detergent as it will remove some, of the wax from the surface and may remove some of the pigmented surface. You may have to use a wire brush, steel wool or putty knife to remove some of the growth on the bottom of the hulL Scraping Is not recommended on plastic as there is a danger of scratching the surface. If you have a persistent stain you can buy special stain removers. Check the boat*shard- ware for pitting and corrosion. A good polish will help to restore the lustre. In 'some cases you may have to replace items. Check the steering cables and pulleys. Cables should be untwisted, tight and free of wear. . The anchor line is sub- ject to a lot of stress and it should be checked for fraying and rot. Similarly check your life preservers for floatability. If you used them for cushions last season they may have lost some of their buoyancy. If you haul your boat to _ the launching site be sure 'to check the trailer while you are checking out the boat. Inspect the tires for wear and see that they are properly inflated. Be sure to follow the. dealer's guide on pounds of air needed for certairrloads. And if you are getting a new trailer this spring be -sure that "the weight of the boat and the tires match up and that the hitch is the proper type for the weight to be pulled. One thing more. You might be thinking of putting all that luggage you usually haul in the car into the boat. In that case be sure to add that on to the hauling weight of the boat. BOAT LAUNCH at Lac La Hache in the Cariboo country of B.C. makes it easy for the traveller to get on the lake and try for some Trout or Kokanee (landlocked salmon). B.C. Govt, photo Use your to raise I^ s easy to raise your own earthworm fish bait in your backyard. The following tips and instructions to build a worm bed should produce enough bait for the whole summer. - One word of caution. Be careful with the use of insecticides anywhere . near the production site. "Incidentally an oblong or square crate can be used in place of building a worm. box. Many worm breeders use a bronze screen lining inside the box but it isn't that necessary. If you feed the worms well they'll stay put right in the box. Earthworms depend on four major conditions for good reproduction: suitable soil, abundant food, moisture and temperature control. A combination soil con- . sisting of 1/3 peat, 1/3 black loam and 1/3 manure will give the best results. Sandy soil should be avoided since it tends to injure the intestinal tract of-an earthworm. For food, the earthworm thrives, best on a high fat-protein diet, supplied by such foods as vegetable oil or lard mixed with corn, soybean, or cottonseed meaL For each bed 6' x 3' x 3' apply 1 1/2 . pounds of shortening or lard mixed backyard fish bait with three pounds of meal every two weeks- Used kitchen fats are a good source of food, as if shortening and lard. The feed should be mixed into the top 12 inches of soil in the bed. Moisture should be added to the soil each time the worms are fed. If it is too dry, they will be found at the bottom. If too wet, they will be at the top. Temperature should be controlled as much as possible. If the worm bed is portable or on wheels, it can be moved inside a garage on extremely cold nights. ' To construct the worm bed, use 2xl0-inch boards nailed together to form a rectangle. Bricks or cement blocks could be used in the same design.". Place the bed under .a heavily shaded area, or make a roof to protect the worms from sunlight or heavy rains. Stock the bed with about 300 adult worms and cover with moss or burlap bags to prevent loss of moisture by evaporation and to provide protection from the sun. Considerable thinning of young worms is necessary to produce large ones. Within -six months after stocking, worms can be removed from the beds and the fishing fun begins. 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It's a good offer���so good that you may wonder what's in it for us. Well, personal lending is a very important part of our business. We know that there are many people in the market for money this spring, and we want to increase our share of the business. So,-Ave're offering you the best incentive we know of���the thing we know best���money. We haven't changed our Interest rates, and there are no hidden charges. We hope to make the money back from the increase in volume. And you, the borrower, can reap the benefit now, with the assurance that the Royal Bank will never knowingly let you get in over your head. It doesn't matter whether you bank with us or not, and the only account you'll need to open is a chequing account for the loan repayments. This offer applies to anybody who can qualify for a loan. Just talk to your local Royal Bank manager before^une 29. Remember���you'll be in a better position to make the best deal if you know you've got the money. So arrange your loan before you shop for the car. Or, if you need a $1000 loan for something else, we'll stili give you $25...in cash. Something else we can give you���a 40 page book called "Your Money Matters", with lots of sound advice on managing your finances. It's just one of the many helpful services you'll find at your Royal Bank branch. Do something nice for yourself at the ROYAL BANK SumMum

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